We are pleased to announce that our second seminar will be held at the “Monozukuri Clubhouse”
in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, as detailed below.

Anyone interested in manufacturing is welcome to attend.

This seminar will focus on the theme of “bamboo,” and will explore a broader perspective, from the global
to the cosmic.

Our guest speaker will be Gerson Aisawa Hara, CEO of Gerworks, who created bamboo bicycle frames and
competed in the 2014 Suzuka 8-Hour Enduro as part of a mixed-gender team, achieving impressive victory.

He will share his experience demonstrating how bamboo frames can reduce fatigue.

Following the lecture, we will hold a panel discussion with Henri Nobumoto, formerly of Akebono Brake
Industry Co., Ltd., and Marco Gonzalez, formerly of Rolls-Royce Japan Ltd.

■Event Details

Theme: “The Benefits of Utilizing Bamboo in Manufacturing Companies”

Speaker: Gerson Aisawa Hara, CEO of Gerworks (Brazilian, living in Japan)

■Program

・5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Lecture: “The Benefits of Utilizing Bamboo in Manufacturing Companies”

・6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Panel Discussion

・6:30 PM – 6:45 PM Q&A Session

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Networking Event (Drinks and Snacks Included)

Date and time: Friday, November 14, 2025, 17:30-18:45
Venue: KMI HTF Monozukuri Clubhouse

7 Kawaramachi, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8392

*No Parking available. Please use public transportation to get to the event.

Participation Fee: Free (In-person Participation Only)

We look forward to your participation.

If you would like to participate, please apply via the Kawasaki Machine Industry Co., Ltd. Contact Us.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025

■Access (Example)
<From Karasuma Station>
Hankyu Kyoto Line: Departs Karasuma Station at 16:48 → Arrives Nishikyogoku Station at 16:54
Departs Nishikyogoku Station at 16:57 → (Approx. 18-minute walk) → Arrives KMI HTF at 17:15

<From Kyoto Station>
① Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus No. 26: Depart Kyoto Station at 4:51 PM → Arrive at Kadono-oji Hachijo stop at 5:07 PM. Depart Kadono-oji Hachijo stop at 5:09 PM → (Approx. 6-minute walk) → Arrive at KMI HTF at 5:15 PM.

② JR: Depart Kyoto Station at 4:53 PM → Arrive at Nishioji Station at 4:56 PM. Depart Nishioji Station at 5:00 PM → (Approx. 17-minute walk) → Arrive at KMI HTF at 5:17 PM.